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The Schools Procurement Unit
Contents
• Procurement – Context of forming the SPU– Objectives– A First Class Procurement Resource– www.procurement.ie
• Energy Contracts– Why engage with centralised energy contracts– How to get involved
Context for Forming SPU
• Address procurement deficits in the
schools system
• Lack of expertise/ supports/ trust
• Local contracts v. central contracts
• The need to get it right for all
Objectives
• Provide procurement advice to schools• Ensure that government policies, practices
and processes are adhered to in schools• Ensure the acceptance & improvement of
procurement practices in schools • Support the centralisation & aggregation
of procurement for all schools under its remit
A First Class Procurement Resource
• The SPU will provide a comprehensive service available to every school relating to all aspects of procurement.
• Access to staff who are experienced in public sector procurement & are professionally qualified.
A First Class Procurement Resource
• Delivering accurate, up-to-date advice, support & guidance to the full satisfaction of all its client base.
• Identify potential opportunities for savings and delivering value for money (VFM) to schools.
A First Class Procurement Resource
• Identify & implement procurement initiatives designed to provide schools with choices for resource management.
• Free up time for education professionals to focus on their main objectives of teaching, learning & realising their full potential.
A First Class Procurement Resource
• Ensure schools remain compliant with all current rules & regulations relating to public sector procurement.
• Advise schools on the benefits of using central government contracts, collaborative procurement, sustainability, whilst providing/ sourcing specialist advice when the need arises.
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Centralised Energy Contracts for Schools
• Why get involved?
• How to get involved?
Why get involved?
• Electricity is one of the most significant spend items in a schools non-pay budget.
• Estimated savings of 20-30% in the first year and 5% in the second year.
How can schools get involved?
• Procurement – OGP lead– Schools currently in a contract with an electricity
supplier, should continue to fulfil the terms of that contract.
• Management lead – Energy Efficient Plan with clear targets set out?
• Operational – Staff and students alike, Energy in Education Resource pack, www.energyineducation.ie
To Conclude
School sector can benefit by: • ↓ spend, ↑ efficiency of energy used • OGP centralised contracts • Leadership from trustees, boards of
management & principals • Staff & students taking ownership of data• Energy Efficiency - the greater the
commitment the greater the savings
ContactsSchools ProcurementUnit
procurementsupport@jmb.ie(01) 203 4899
Ronan FarrellManager
ronanfarrell@jmb.ie086 027 7982
Fiona CoyProcurement Officer
fionacoy@jmb.ie086 183 0827
Matthew Ladrigan Procurement Officer
matthewladrigan@jmb.ie086 183 2028
Áine MannionClerical Officer
ainemannion@jmb.ie(01) 203 5899
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